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Diploma of Event Management
This diploma prepares you to run events from the first planning meeting through to pack-down, juggling the many pieces that have to come together on time.
- How long it takes
- 1 to 2 years
- full time at TAFE NSW
- What it costs
- From $11,880
- Subsidised at TAFE Queensland, full fee up to $15,680
- How you can study
- Online or on campus
- Taught by
- 13 providers
- 7 states and territories
Is this course right for you?
What the Diploma of Event Management asks of you, and what you might want to check first.
It helps to have
- an interest in bringing people together for a shared occasion
- a knack for planning and keeping track of details
- confidence when speaking with clients and suppliers
- a calm approach when things need sorting out on the day
Before you start
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Diploma or Bachelor?
The Bachelor of Event Management is a higher level qualification. This diploma prepares you to coordinate event operations, work independently and make operational event management decisions.
See the courseWhere this course can take you
No job needs this course on its own, but it can help with the work below.
Jobs this course can help with
None of these jobs needs a set qualification.
Catering Manager
Catering managers plan and run the food and service for events and venues, working to a client's budget, guest numbers and deadline.
Median pay$65,800 (estimate)
Event Coordinator
Event coordinators turn a client's brief for a conference, wedding or corporate function into a working plan, then manage the vendors, timings and logistics that make the day happen.
Median pay$85,000
Production Coordinator
Production coordinators keep the schedule, budget and logistics of a film, television or content production on track from pre-production through to wrap.
Median pay$80,600 (estimate)
In demand
Sports Administrator
Sports administrators keep clubs, associations and recreation facilities running by managing memberships, facilities, budgets and events.
Median pay$147,900
Cinema and Theatre Manager
Cinema and theatre managers keep a venue running day to day, from the show schedule and staff roster to box office takings and patron safety.
Median pay$73,800 (estimate)
Theatre Producer
Theatre producers run the business side of live performance: they raise the money, assemble the team and get a production from script to opening night.
Median pay$96,200 (estimate)
Wedding Planner
Wedding planners plan a couple's ceremony and reception, keeping the budget, the suppliers and the timeline on track so the day runs as planned.
Median pay$70,200 (estimate)
If you study further
A bachelor degree in event management
Leads to work as a, median pay $75,400 (estimate).
Pay is the median for everyone in the job, and “In demand” means the job is on the national shortage list. Pay marked as an estimate is our own analysis, not a published figure.
What it costs
Subsidised place
From $11,880
at TAFE Queensland. Whether you get a subsidised place depends on your state, residency, age and earlier study.
Paying the full fee
$15,680
across the TAFEs listed below. Private providers set their own fees.
| TAFE | State | Subsidised | Concession | Full fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAFE Queensland | QLD | $11,880 | $10,720 | $15,680 |
TAFE QueenslandQLD
- Subsidised
- $11,880
- Concession
- $10,720
- Full fee
- $15,680
Fees as each TAFE shows them on its website, read 20 September 2026. Private providers set their own fees.
Where you can study this course
There are 13 places you can study this course. When you compare them, check they teach it the way you want to study, how far you'd be from a campus, what it will cost you and what past students say about the teaching and support. They're listed by how often people search for them, and none of them pays to be here or to move up.
- Website for Melbourne Polytechnic (opens in a new tab)
Melbourne Polytechnic
13 campuses, VIC
3.7from 485 Google reviews
What students like
- Some teachers are supportive and go out of their way
- Student services offer understanding and compassion
What to weigh up
- Messages to staff can go unanswered
- Enrolment mistakes can take time to fix
- Course page for TAFE NSW (opens in a new tab)
TAFE NSW
7 campuses, NSW
4.0from 2,410 Google reviews
- How you study
- Online or on campus
- How long
- 1 to 2 years
What students like
- Teachers are supportive and ready to help
- Staff are helpful and friendly
- Course content is practical and industry relevant
What to weigh up
- Enrolment and admin can be slow
- Some find front desk staff less helpful
- Website for Victoria University (opens in a new tab)
Victoria University
11 campuses, NSW, QLD, VIC
3.9from 1,562 Google reviews
What students like
- Lecturers are friendly, supportive and approachable
- Studying one subject at a time through the block model
- Staff are welcoming and ready to help
What to weigh up
- Admin can be hard to reach after you finish
- Website for Charles Darwin University (opens in a new tab)
Charles Darwin University
12 campuses, NSW, NT
4.2from 619 Google reviews
What students like
- Admin and support staff are helpful
What to weigh up
- Units vary depending on the lecturer
- Feedback on assessments can vary
- Course page for TAFE Queensland (opens in a new tab)
TAFE Queensland
3 campuses, QLD
4.1from 2,040 Google reviews
- How you study
- On campus
- Fee
- From $11,880 subsidised
What students like
- Teachers are helpful and supportive
What to weigh up
- Poor communication from admin
- Website for TAFE SA (opens in a new tab)
TAFE SA
26 campuses, SA
4.4from 1,339 Google reviews
What students like
- Lecturers are nice and helpful
What to weigh up
- Enrolment and admin can be slow
- Course information can be unclear
- Course page for Holmesglen Institute (opens in a new tab)
Holmesglen Institute
Glen Waverley, VIC
3.6from 650 Google reviews
- How you study
- On campus
What students like
- Staff are friendly and supportive
What to weigh up
- Enrolment and admin can be slow
- Placement information can be unclear
- Some teachers are less engaged
- Course page for North Metropolitan TAFE (opens in a new tab)
North Metropolitan TAFE
Perth, WA
4.1from 903 Google reviews
- How you study
- On campus
What students like
- Lecturers are helpful and knowledgeable
- Courses provide strong practical skills
What you’ll learn
20 units: 13 that everyone takes and 7 you choose.
- Budgeting for events
- Leading casual staff
- Running events on the day
- Managing suppliers and venues
- Marketing and selling events
- Safety and risk planning
See all 13 core units
Core units
Everyone completes these. Select a unit to see what it covers.
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Questions to ask before you enrol
Providers run this course differently, so the answers change from one to the next.
- When is the next intake, and how many are there each year?
- What is the total cost, including materials, checks and any placement costs?
- Can I study part time or online, and how does that change the length?
- Do the units count towards a higher qualification if I go on to study further?
Questions people ask
Who is this qualification for?
It suits people who want to coordinate event operations independently and make operational decisions. You might work for event or exhibition organisations, venues, or organisations that run their own events, in sectors like tourism, hospitality, sport, cultural and community.
Do I need experience or other qualifications first?
There are no entry requirements for this qualification. Providers can set their own conditions, so check with the one you choose.
How is it different from Bachelor of Event Management?
The Bachelor of Event Management is a higher level qualification. This diploma prepares you to coordinate event operations, work independently and make operational event management decisions.